furrow

noun
UK: /ˈfʌr.əʊ/
US: /ˈfɝː.oʊ/

  1. A long, narrow groove made in the ground, usually by a plow, for planting seeds.

    1. The farmer plowed a straight furrow across the field.
    2. The tractor created a deep furrow, ready for planting the winter wheat.

  2. A narrow line or wrinkle on a person's face.

    1. He had a furrow on his brow, showing he was worried.
    2. Years of hard work etched a deep furrow across his forehead.

Synonyms

line trench crease wrinkle groove
furrow verb

  1. To make a long, narrow groove in the ground, often for planting.

    1. The farmer will furrow the field tomorrow.
    2. We used a tractor to furrow the land before planting corn.

  2. To wrinkle or form lines on the face, usually indicating worry or thought.

    1. He tends to furrow his brow when concentrating.
    2. She furrowed her forehead, trying to remember the details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "furrow" in English means: A long, narrow groove made in the ground, usually by a plow, for planting seeds., A narrow line or wrinkle on a person's face..

The phonetic transcription of "furrow" is /ˈfʌr.əʊ/ in British English and /ˈfɝː.oʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "furrow": line, trench, crease, wrinkle, groove.

Example usage of "furrow": "The farmer plowed a straight furrow across the field.". More examples on the page.